Shareholders of Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) have approved a plan to raise up to ₹5,000 crore through Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) of equity shares.

• The funds will be raised in one or multiple tranches to support the company’s financial and operational growth.

About Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA)

• IREDA is a non-banking financial institution under the administrative control of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for providing term loans for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.
• Establishment: Founded in 1987 as a Non-Banking Financial Institution (NBFC).
• Recognition: Recognized as a ‘Navratna’ company by the Department of Public Enterprises in 2024.
• Major share: The Government of India holds a 75% ownership stake in IREDA.
• Mandate: 
• • Responsible for promoting, developing, and financing projects related to new and renewable energy sources.
  • Provides financial assistance to projects that generate electricity from sustainable and alternative energy sources.

About Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP)

• Definition: A Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) is a fundraising mechanism that allows listed companies to raise capital from domestic markets without extensive regulatory compliance. 
• Introduced by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in 2006.
• QIPs aim to reduce reliance on foreign capital.
• Regulation of QIP in India
  • Eligibility: Only listed companies meeting minimum shareholding requirements can raise capital through QIPs.
  • Allotment Rules: At least 10% of issued securities must be allocated to mutual funds or institutional investors.
• Allottee Restrictions: 
  • No single allottee can hold more than 50% of the issue.
  • Allottees must not be related to the company’s promoters.
• Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs): Only accredited institutional investors can participate in QIPs.

Advantages and Disadvantages of QIP

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QIPs remain a popular capital-raising tool in India, balancing speed and flexibility with certain investor limitations.